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I Tried To Sit In An Infrared Sauna For An Hour, And Here's What Happened

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I'm not into sweating profusely. It's a big reason I gave up doing Bikram yoga and running more than two miles at a time. But there's no denying that a good sweat does wonders for your skin, whether it's from a rigorous workout or banging sex.


According to family physician and HuffPost blogger Mark Hyman, "When body temperature rises like when you exercise, skin blood flow transfers heat from the core of the body to the skin. Sweating helps move and excrete toxins from your body." Hence, the glow it immediately gives skin. 


I wasn't ready to train for a 5k, so I took a page out of HB Fit founder Hannah Bronfman's playbook and decided to sweat my butt off in an infrared sauna.


The health-obsessed beauty had taken to Snapchat to share her infrared sauna experiences at Gravity and Higher Dose in New York City. Even though Bronfman's butterscotch complexion is already seemingly flawless, she reappeared on camera after each spa session with "lit-from-within" skin. And I wanted that, too!


What Is An Infrared Sauna?



Infrared saunas use heaters that emit the same type of rays the sunlight does, but without harmful UV rays to heat the body -- whereas traditional saunas rely on hot coals to heat up a room at an average of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The technology behind infrared sauna has existed for years, as these heaters are used in neonatal units to warm prematurely-born babies. Athletes also rely on it as a form of therapy for strength and endurance training.


Another bonus to infrared saunas is that they heat your body up faster, even though they're a lower temperature (around 150 degrees) than normal saunas. This makes you actually release more sweat. 


On an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Dr. Oz rattled off a list of benefits to infrared saunas while sitting inside one with the host, claiming they lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and release toxins from the skin. 


What Does It Feel Like?


I booked a 60-minute infrared sauna session at Higher Dose. Co-founders Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps have created an oasis where you retreat to a room that houses a Clearlight Infrared Sanctuary Full Spectrum Sauna. Each sauna is private, but has a glass door in the front that makes you visible should anyone else enter the room. I was provided with fresh towels, alkaline water to stay hydrated and a spray bottle filled with lavender-scented water to mist my skin post-treatment. 


I got undressed and slipped into a yoga bralette, shorts and wave cap to protect my French braids. Before I entered the wooden sauna "box," I was beginning to sweat. Granted, I arrived in a wool sweater because it was unseasonably cold. But I wasn't expecting to sweat before I took my seat inside the sauna. 


This had to be the chicest of infrared saunas, as it came complete with outlets for charging my iPhone and auxiliary cord to play music or soothing sounds that rung out from Philips speakers above my head. 


I used a remote control to select a violet shade from the chromatherapy (a form of therapy that combines light and color to alter mood) to drift into a meditative state. There are six hues to choose from, including green, yellow, blue, orange, red and violet. 


Seven minutes later, as The Internet blasted throughout the box, I was dripping in sweat. Holding my arms up, I was astounded at the amount that trickled down my entire body. I haven't sweated this much since the last semi-annual Zara sale I shopped. 



By the time I reached the 15-minute mark, I was sweating like a sinner sitting on the front pew during Easter Sunday Service. I kept downing glasses of water so I wouldn't pass out and to take my mind off all the perspiration. Eventually, I welcomed the sweat because I was willing to try just about anything to release the blackhead that formed on my upper left cheek.


With just 10 minutes left, a small pool of sweat had formed inside my belly button. Then, I noticed that the two infrared towers that faced me had turned off with just seven minutes left. As my time in the infrared sauna slowly ended, I haphazardly licked my lips and got a salty taste of all the sweat. 


What Did My Skin Look Like Afterward?


Before I washed my face, I immediately noticed that my dull complexion appeared brighter. The blackhead that I was worried about came to a head just one day later!


My white face towel wasn't as grimey now that God-knows-what was released from deep inside my pores. And even though I'm not a huge makeup wearer, I decided to glam up for a press event with Kerry Washington. The proof is in these pictures that having a clearer and smoother foundation to apply makeup made for epic selfies with the "Scandal" actress.


How Much Does It Cost?


At Higher Dose, an infrared sauna session for one person that lasts 60 minutes is $65 and for two people it will cost $80. Higher Dose also offers sessions for 30 minutes and package deals


Where Can You Get It?


Always consult with your doctor before starting such a treatment. Once you've got the green light, you can book an infrared sauna session at the Higher Dose Spa in New York City or find similar services where you live. 


Would I Recommend It?


Abso-freakin-lutely. Not only did my skin look and feel better after one session, but I felt serene. And that emotional state doesn't come easy working in a fast-paced environment. I also think this is a great alternative to loosen up tense muscles for individuals who aren't into deep-tissue massages or public hot tubs.


Higher Dose provided an infrared sauna treatment for review purposes.

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Pregnant Blake Lively Is A Vision In A Red Jumpsuit At Cannes

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Ain't no pregnancy like a Blake Lively pregnancy.


Ever since news spread in April that the actress is expecting her second child with husband Ryan Reynolds, fans of the style sweetheart have been waiting to catch a glimpse of her stunning pregnancy style


Now, they Cannes. Lively appeared for a photo call at the French film festival Tuesday in a breathtaking red jumpsuit by Juan Carlos Obando with silver Louboutins and the loveliest, daintiest jewelry: 



The 28-year-old appeared alongside her "Cafe Society" director Woody Allen and co-star Kristen Stewart, who also looked lovely in a Chanel outfit and blonde locks. 



But it was Lively who really stole the show, floating around like a Grecian goddess as if to say, "Yes, I know how good pregnancy looks on me."


Lively documented her trip to the festival on social media, sharing a glimpse of looks to come as well as her very own "Wizard of Oz" moment:



There's no place like Cannes. There's no place like Cannes. There's no place like Cannes.

A photo posted by Blake Lively (@blakelively) on




We have a feeling there are many more fashion wins to come over the next nine months. 

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Artist's Dazzling Self-Portraits Explore The Cosmic Power Of Gold

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One only has to look at gold for a moment to catch a glimpse of its eternal mystique. Its sacred powers are evident in its mellow luminescence, a quiet visual hum that draws you closer, hypnotized. Its glow radiating heat, power, holiness and timelessness.


For artist Lina Iris Viktor, gold is her muse. "It is one of the softest, most malleable metals in existence, yet, in its purest form (24 karats) it is practically indestructible," the artist explained to The Huffington Post.


"Since its discovery, humans have been struck by its beauty, resonance, and otherworldliness," Viktor continued. And she's right. The substance has bewitched cultures around the world for centuries, from the men who risked their lives to mine for it, to the wars waged in its honor. 


"All of this is just the outcome of gold having found its way to our little planet," Viktor mused. "In actuality, what makes gold so remarkable is the cosmic story of its creation in a supernova -- and how it had to travel across the seas of the cosmos to be deposited on our little planet."



Viktor has been an artist since she can remember. As a kid she performed in plays and films before switching to film production as an undergraduate. After graduating she studied photography at The School of Visual Arts in New York, where she first became immersed in the world of design. Craving the opportunity to create more bold and imaginative work, Viktor transitioned to the realm of fine art in 2013. 


Viktor's works, reminiscent of spiritual tapestries past and future, often center around a photograph of the artist herself. However, as she explains: "The image is not about self, but rather dis-identification, abstraction and transformation."


Viktor paints her body, normally in shades of black, white, gold and Majorelle blue, before snapping her portrait. The image is then digitally enhanced and printed onto a canvas, at which point Viktor paints and guilds until, in her words, the image "becomes a seamless conversation between form and the perceived patterning of the universe that surrounds it."


She describes the works as sculptural, due to the materials that pile up on the canvas over time.  



The resulting canvases drape Viktor's barely recognizable form in impenetrable blacks, deep blues and weightless gold that skims atop their surface. The colors, each rife with symbolism and history, mingle and converge to form a geometry of their own creation. 


The multimedia works convey the harmony between an individual and the cosmos surrounding her, visualizing the incomprehensible truth that we're all made of stardust. In this sense, Viktor's work is reminiscent of Yayoi Kusama's, the Japanese artist who consistently aims to dissolve the self via her artwork. As Kusama puts it: "When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots we become part of the unity of our environments."


Viktor cites Kusama along with artists like Kerry James Marshall, Kara Walker, Vanessa Beecroft and Constantin Brancusi as inspirations. However, many of her ideas also stem from the realms of mathematics, science and spirituality. "I study the dream paintings of indigenous Australians, Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and their sacred sciences, the cosmological narratives of the Dogon in Mali, and African fractals present within much of the architecture and textiles across the continent... All of these cultures have a divine understanding of the dimensions beyond our earthly plane."



I discovered Viktor's work after speaking with curator Ni Sandy about the Afrofuturist artists who inspired her. Although Viktor is hesitant to describe her work as Afrofuturist, as she is with any label, she can see how the connection would be drawn. 


"When I consider Afrofuturism, I simply think that it is a vocabulary (visual or written) that finds its origins in the narratives, mythologies, and practices that are akin to various African cultures of the past and presen t... Works that fall within this category often have a spiritual or otherworldly aura about them, and tend to border on magical-realism -- i.e. there are components identifiable as existing within the natural world, yet there are sprinkles of the 'supernatural' throughout, of other dimensions and realms that the eye cannot always see."


One of gold's many powers is its virtual immortality. Both as an object of currency and something far more ethereal, gold has rarely wavered in its value, dating back to the days of Ancient Egypt. As Viktor said: "They encased those who had passed in golden tombs and sarcophagi to send them on their journey into the next world. Gold was sacred, a protective agent that was representative of the immortality of the soul, hence why it was used so abundantly in preparing the passageway between worlds. It was not regarded as having monetary value, but rather spiritual value."


Like her predecessors, Viktor incorporates gold into her artworks so they will last forever. "Most artists use gold very frugally because it is so prized and expensive," she noted. "I follow the tradition of the Ancient Egyptians. I lace my work with gold in the hopes that these canvases can live on in perpetuity long after I am gone."


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Looking Back On 100 Years Of Fitness Trends

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It's hard to remember a time before our current era of perfectly toned posteriors, where booty-building exercises are splashed as the headlines on lifestyle websites and throughout the pages of fitness magazines.  


"Captivating back-end views of amply endowed personalities have stirred the popular imagination, prompting many women, it would seem, to chase after gawk-worthy curves of their own," the venerable New York Times reported in 2014.


That said, like all trends, fitness trends are fleeting. While we might currently be squatting and lunging our way to curvier behinds, that wasn't always the case. Remember Zumba? How about hop-hop dance classes? Aerobics? Jazzercise? 


That's not even mentioning seriously retro workouts, like hula-hooping for fitness and "Trim Twisting," using a torture device piece of exercise equipment that would only be at home in the 1960s.


For more of the dance and exercise trends from the past 100 year, check out the video above. And if you want to stay on trend with the latest craze, check out this 5-minute butt workout from DailyBurn 365 below:




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Cazal Eyewear Still Stylin' After 40 Years

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It was a room of who's who in the Flatiron District in Manhattan for the Cazal Eyewear 40th Anniversary celebration. The eyewear line worn by some of the biggest stars on the planet, like Beyonce and Jay-Z who have plenty of times been spotted courtside at NBA games or out and about wearing the luxury eye brand. The setting was LimeLight Studios and it was filled with a number of celebrities who partied to latest tunes but also got to take in forty years of Cazal history. "We want to celebrate the history of the brand and promote it to new people, said Jason Shyer Managing Director of Eastern States Eyewear, the company that distributes Cazal in the United States.

Cazal Eyewear dominated in the 80s as the brand that signified when someone has "made it." That significance still rings true today as rapper Rick Ross so prominently raps about in his songs. The rapper has even gone as far as getting the eyewear brand tattooed on his face. Cazal, is one of the only true eyewear brand of its kind. The designs are sleek, yet bold, and unique. All of those things plus being a classic with its gold staple set Cazal a part from other eyewear brands, Shyer said.

Forty years later the brand hasn't changed much from the classic touch it has been producing. The only thing that has changed is the people wanting to wear it and how it has become engrained in pop culture. Cazal is definitely here to stick around as more and more people begin to look the lens of what is fashionable and how Cazal Eyewear can definitely get you noticed.

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Isabella Rossellini on Living Well and Aging Gracefully

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The luminous Isabella Rossellini. (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

By Linda Wells

The first time I saw Isabella Rossellini, she was an image on a lightbox in Vogue's art department where she was being considered for a cover. Even in that inanimate form, she sparkled with life.

This was the beginning of her somewhat accidental modeling career at 28, a good ten years older than most entry-level models. Not that entry-level models get a Richard Avedon cover on the leading fashion magazine. Lancôme quickly signed her to represent their products in every single ad, in every single market worldwide, a two-year contract that was renewed and renewed and renewed again.

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Until it wasn't. At 42, "they let me go," she says. "They told me they needed somebody younger." It was, as she describes it, "a big drama at the time." Now, at 63, she has been brought back to the company. "Isn't it amazing?" she asks, both thrilled and incredulous.

Rossellini's story would warm the heart of anyone who's been jilted for a younger woman. But between rejection and acceptance, she's had several careers -- as an actress, as a documentarian, and as an organic farmer. She's about the best example of how to live well and joyfully, and how to embrace aging with more than just grace -- to experience it as a great adventure.

Why did you decide to go back to Lancôme?

I didn't decide; they offered it. And it was an irresistible offer. Before, the company needed to unify their image, so I appeared in all the campaigns, all over the world. It was so lucky for me. Between me and Paloma Picasso -- who had a fragrance -- we invented the spokesmodel.

One of the reasons I was asked to go, at 42, was they needed someone younger. The advertising was aspirational, and even though they have clients of many ages, the desire was for youth.

But it's so strange. I lost the contract when I was 42 and I got it back at 63. The ending with Lancôme was sad, but the opportunity to right it is irresistible. They tell me my name comes up in their market research still. And now I'm new again! There are very few 64-year-olds -- I turn 64 in June -- representing a cosmetic company.

What products will you represent?
I'm not going to do the advertisements. At first I was a little disappointed with that. I thought, If I don't do the advertisements, how will anyone know I'm back? But I'm hopeful that it might change. Right now, they want a PR role.

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This all started when Lancôme turned 80 and wanted to look back at their DNA. I had so much history with the company; it was present in my life for 40 years with me and my daughter [Elettra Wiedemann, also a Lancôme model].

A new executive who happens to be a woman arrived on a motorcycle, took off her helmet, and this blonde hair came cascading out. It was extraordinary. I asked her, "What happened?" and she said, "Things change." That's it. There was this big drama at the time and now it was so simple. Things change.

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(Isabella Rossellini's legendary Trésor ad.)

The fact that there are women in executive roles at cosmetics companies changed things. Women use makeup for their own pleasure, not just to seduce men. When the executives were all men, they only saw makeup as a seductive tool. But makeup is a game, a pleasure -- it's many other things. That part was never expressed, but women executives understand it.

How do you feel about the role of beauty in women's lives now?
I love that expression from the advertisement, "because I'm worth it." I use makeup because I like it, not because I'm trying to please or seduce or ingratiate.

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I wear makeup when I go out at night, there is that element. But every day I put on cream, lipstick, perfume -- even around my farm. There isn't anyone here, there isn't a man. Except the chickens. I put it on for myself. I also decorate my home, my table, arrange the flowers. It's something women like to do. We like to make it better. To make something cheerful, comforting, and warm.

How has beauty advertising changed?
Before, what seemed to be beautiful was an anonymous woman. I had to remove my wedding ring before I was photographed for the ads. None of the advertisements ever used my name. People happened to find out who I was and that I was Ingrid Bergman's daughter. And that made it easier to remember me.

Now, there's Kate Winslet in some of the ads. I don't think of Kate Winslet as a Marilyn Monroe. I don't think of her as a sex bomb. I could easily fall in love with her, and I don't want to take that away from her. But there is a warmth, an intelligence to her. There's more than her beauty.

Beauty alone is not enough. We want to know models' names, their personality, their identity. We define beauty differently.

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(Isabella Rossellini for Lancôme.)

I said to Lancôme, "Aren't you afraid people will say, 'Why do you have this old lady?' And they said 'No, not at all.'" I'm being given a chance in the era of emancipation.

Some of your best movie roles have required a lack of vanity. Was that intentional?
I didn't do it on purpose. In Joy, I play a very vulgar lady. In Blue Velvet, it was something else. It wasn't sexy nudity. I had to be disinhibited. I couldn't think about how I looked. Also, there's a dramatic element in film. And in cosmetics ads, the mood is usually contentment.

How did the cosmetics executives feel about Blue Velvet when it first came out?
The older generation was like, "What? What have you done?" But as the film acquired a reputation, the older executives who were confused by the film thought that maybe it was okay.

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Have your feelings about your looks changed over the years?
I was always, even before, a little stupefied when people said how beautiful I was. I'd say, "Really? I don't know ..." I don't look at myself and say, "There's one of the most beautiful women in the world." But I'm happy people have thought that.

Now, sometimes, people say, "You're still beautiful." [Laughs] I know they mean to be kind but there's that word still ...

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(Isabella Rossellini for Lancôme.)

Do we need new lessons about how to age? Do we need more role models?

You look more for role models when you're young. When you're older, you do what you want. That's one of the great things about old age. As you grow older you acquire freedom. It doesn't mean I don't look up at or admire other women. I might look at older women like Jackie Onassis or Maria Callas, women who didn't capitalize on their youth but who capitalized on their elegance. What I really want from the cosmetic industry is that elegance.

You're always supposed to trust yourself and express yourself. But it takes years to get there. That's a wonderful thing about growing old.

We always hear how hard it is to age in Hollywood and in the beauty world, and here you are with all these new projects. What do you think happened?
My mom used to say, sometimes there is an age in between that's really hard for actresses, unless you do theater. From 45 to 60 you're not old enough to play the matriarch, the grandmother, or the witch and not young enough to play the love interest. For seven years, I didn't do a film in America. As soon as I turned 62, everything changed for me. I got Joy. Maybe people saw that and said, "Oh, oh, Isabella Rossellini! I forgot about her." I'm doing a series on Hulu called Shut Eye that's coming out in August. I'm playing a clairvoyant.

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(Isabella Rossellini for Lancôme)

I read somewhere that you once were represented by Donald Trump's modeling agency. Is that true?

I was in an agency that I think Trump bought. He puts his name everywhere, you know. Maybe it was for women to go to his casinos or for Miss America or something.

I never dealt with him. But I did sit next to him at a dinner once. When I saw where I was seated I started to giggle. Donald Trump? But he turned out to be a very nice man. Very nice, but I wouldn't vote for him.

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How do you feel about injections and plastic surgery?

I haven't done anything. Some mornings I get up and say, "Forget about it. Let's take advantage of this new technology." But maybe it's cultural; I'm from Europe, and they do it less than Americans. My family, my mom -- they didn't do it.

Also, I have an organic farm. It feels like an incredible contradiction to promote organic living and have Botox in my face. I do see a change in the mirror, but I'm not afraid to go out.

I remember something Diana Vreeland said. Joel Schumacher [the movie director] was working as her assistant. He has a long nose, and he grew a beard because he thought that would shrink it. And Mrs. Vreeland was horrified. She said, "If you have a big nose, you have to assume it!"

With wrinkles, you have to assume them. For the moment, that's my strategy. I never have the courage to do anything else. And I have a lack of self-hatred. It seems to be working!

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This Bikini-Rockin' Grandma Will Make Your Jaw Drop

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For anyone who's ever wondered if it was too late to get in the best shape of their lives, we have someone we'd like you to meet. 


Her name is Wendy Ida. We'll let the photos speak for themselves.



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Those rock-hard abs and totally toned biceps belong to a 64-year-old. Yes, 64!


And the most inspiring part is, she didn't get this fit until she was over 40. At age 43, when she was around 80 pounds overweight, Ida began a health and fitness regimen that she's kept up for the last two decades. 


Ida did so well that, in her 50s, she took home the winning prize in a body building competition. 



A photo posted by Wendy Ida (@wendyidafitness) on




Now in her 60s, Wendy looks better than people far younger and says she sometimes gets mistaken for her daughter. 


And she's certainly worked hard for it. The fitness expert puts in anywhere from one and a half to two hours at the gym daily and get this -- she even holds a Guinness World Record for doing the most burpees (a squat thrust) in a minute. 


"I want to be an inspiration to everyone who says, 'I’m too old and can’t do it'," she told Metro.co.uk. 



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If just thinking about doing burpees makes you tired, Ida says there's nothing wrong with starting out small and working your way up. The results might take time, but they'll pay off.


"I absolutely feel better now ... in a bikini, than I did when I was 33!" the grandmother of three told Inside Edition


Now excuse us while we hit the gym. 

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5 Foolproof Hairstyles That Will Look Good With and Without Your Graduation Cap On

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For Teen Vogue, by Sarah Wu.

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Photo: Courtesy of @arianagrande via Instagram

So you've got your cap and gown, and now it's time to think details. Selecting your graduation outfit has nothing on making your hairdo decisions. For one: your dress doesn't have to contend with the effects of cap hair, a very real phenomenon that's been known to crush the most buoyant of styles.
What exactly constitutes a foolproof graduation hair plan? "You want to keep things modern and cool," celebrity stylist Ted Gibson wisely told us. "You don't want to look too overdone! Keep it simple." His first piece of advice: to deal with cap hair, simply apply a little tap water directly on your roots. Alternately, you can inject volume with dry shampoo -- he recommends carrying a travel-sized version of your favorite formula.

This brings us to attaching the cap, which involves a lesson from Scünci hair ambassador Laura Polko: "Bobby-pin the cap in place, then criss-cross the pins to secure. And make sure they match the cap so they're hidden."

With these two commandments in mind, we rounded up grad-worthy ideas for every hair type and length. Read on for styles that are guaranteed to work just as hard as you did to cross that stage.

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Photo: Courtesy of @riawnacapri via Instagram

1. BRAID-AND-SEEK

For those wondering whether to wear hair down or in a braid, take a cue from the always chic Emma Roberts. Stylist Riawna Capri created this hideaway braid on her: just the thing to offset the tassel on your cap. Pull on the braid to loosen it for a similar effect, and tuck it behind your ear so it peeks out.

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Photo: Courtesy of @yarashahidi via Instagram

2. THE SLEEK TO CURL

This Yara Shahidi red carpet moment is the perfect example of cap-ready hair. It's sleek and pulled back on the top, then transitions to beautiful volume toward the ends. Ted recommends using smoothing shine spray (try SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Moisture Mist) on natural hair "from mid-length to ends for lightweight shine."

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Photo: Courtesy of @riawnacapri via Instagram

3. THE LOOPED PONY

Ted and Laura both recommend wearing hair down for graduation, but -- well, sometimes it gets hot. If you're going with a ponytail, we recommend polishing up the back with a little looping action, like the style Riawna created on Nina Dobrev. The ponytail loops and tucks over itself through the space above your hair elastic. It's both cool -- and cooling.

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Photo: Courtesy of @zendaya via Instagram

4. PIECE-Y PERFECTION

If you're rocking a pixie at grad, Zendaya is goals. We love how this look mixes piece-y, tousled texture with a touchably soft finish. To hold short styles in place all day, Laura recommends using surf spray to help maintain texture (we love Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion). "Spritz it when it's wet and then some more when it's dry," she instructs. "Then, scrunch it up."

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Photo: Courtesy of @arianagrande via Instagram

5. THE GRANDE

Technically, this is known as the half-up hairstyle, but we're going to go ahead and call it the Grande in honor of a certain songstress. Ariana's go-to 'do works great for grad by keeping your hair off your face, but still allowing you to wear it down. For longer styles like this one, Laura recommends keeping everything in place with a light-hold hairspray. "Don't spray too close," she cautions. "Mist the hair from about one foot away."

See the rest of Foolproof Hairstyles That Will Look Good With and Without Your Graduation Cap On on TeenVogue.com

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The Paris Hilton Documentary No One Wanted Is Finally Here

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If "The Simple Life," "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," "Paris Hilton's British Best Friend," "Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF" and "The World According to Paris" didn't satisfy your primal craving to know anything and everything about the celebrity socialite, then a new documentary might do the trick. 


On Wednesday, 9.14 Pictures and XYZ Films announced at the Cannes Film Festival that an "unflinching, authorized documentary" about Hilton is in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


Produced by Paris herself and directed by Don Argott and Sheena Joyce, the currently untitled film will dive deep into the life of the "businesswoman, entrepreneur and media icon" and give Hilton a chance to wax poetic on her ascension to the celebrity stratosphere.


“Paris Hilton is a modern day-Marilyn Monroe — beautiful, iconized, world famous, shaped by mass media and misunderstood," Argott and Joyce said. "We are thrilled to work with Paris to explore her complicated relationship with the public, the press and the politics that shape our perception of a modern celebrity." 






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Why I Quit Online Dating

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By Rebecca Schiff

The first online date I went on was in 2002, and I'm fairly certain that the guy and I met without seeing pictures of each other. Neither of us had a scanner.

"You're not really blonde," he said, on the date. My hair, I'd thought, could pass for dirty-blonde, but when I got home, I changed my hair-color setting to brown. We went on two more dates. He took me to the not-yet-revitalized Williamsburg waterfront and told me that he was a freelance graphic designer.

"What does freelance mean?" I said.

"It means my mommy still pays for my health insurance."

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My last internet date also took me to the Williamsburg waterfront. This was one week ago. There's a nice park there now. This man was seven years younger than me. The man on the first date had been seven years older than me. This means that the two of them were the same age. This needs to end, I thought. I can no longer listen to 29-year-olds who don't have full-time jobs make self-deprecating remarks.

In between the two freelancers, I went on hundreds of dates. I was on Nerve, then OkCupid, then Tinder, then briefly on Hinge, then even more briefly on a very poorly designed app for men with beards and the women who love them. I never tried Match, JDate, LavaLife, eHarmony, Bumble, or Coffee Meets Bagel. I can't eat bagels. I am Celiac, a fact that I have explained on hundreds of dates.

"It's the real thing, not part of the gluten-free fad," I say. "I get sick from gluten." This doesn't put them off, at least not at first. At first, they want to sleep with you no matter what. Over time, my particular tics -- my inability to wait in line without switching lines, my aggressive insomnia -- begin to wear them out.

"How am I going to live with your insomnia for the rest of my life?" asked an SAT tutor. We had been dating for two months. I told him he'd hurt my feelings by not inviting me to his Halloween party, a party he'd excitedly planned in my presence.

"I need to take things slow. I have an Oscar party every March, and I don't want to worry about inviting you to that, either."

"It's November," I said.

I left him, took my insomnia with me. Then I met a boyfriend, my first and last boyfriend from the internet. We dated for a year. We met each other's immediate families, booked rooms in B&Bs that served gluten-free breakfast. I'm done, I thought. No more freelancers. But I hadn't deleted my dating profile, only disabled it. When we broke up, I went back online the next day, looking again, updating my pictures (he'd taken some great ones). Things had gotten more swipey. I swiped left, right, left. I didn't like anybody. I missed my boyfriend.

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Even after I stopped missing my ex, every blind date I went on seemed emotionally exhausting in a way that I hadn't remembered. This man had three cats. That man had an alcoholic mother. A lot of fathers had walked out, or died. My father had died. Both members of a date having dead parents used to end in making out, but now I couldn't even have empathy sex. I kissed men on my corner, felt nothing, and excused myself to go home.

"What happened?" they'd text. "You seemed pretty nonplussed back there."

What happened was that I had stopped being able to fake it, to push my way through to intimacy with strangers. Or maybe I had stopped drinking as much. I felt tired. I had gray hairs. If there were still boxes for hair color, would I check "gray"? Had I aged out of the game? I could always go out with cranky men in their 40s, men who would only go to bars on Tuesdays. We could be cranky together, console each other that we still looked young. I could meet their kids from first marriages. Would I be a good stepmom? Or I could keep dating 29-year-olds, hope to snag a mature one. Instead, after a tepid kiss by the East River with the most recent 29-year-old, I deleted every dating app from my phone. One week in, I've learned that I really enjoy not hearing from strangers.

Rebecca Schiff's new book, The Bed Moved, is out now.

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What Black Men Need To Know About Growing And Grooming A Beard

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Recently, black men in sports, music and film -- like James Harden, Drake and Idris Elba -- have redefined beard style and given an underrepresented group of men the confidence to embrace their facial hair, says Neville Hall, the co-owner of beard care products retailer Bold Beardsmen.


But black men with beards isn't a new trend.


"It's something that speaks to our heritage," says Hall. "The hair on our heads has always been our crown, but growing a beard is a stepping stone to becoming a man."



The skincare needs and problems for black men with beards are unique, however, Hall says men have started taking beard maintenance and grooming more seriously. We asked Hall, a scientist and a board-certified dermatologist to explain the common grooming challenges and share their tips for growing and maintaining a beard. 


Trimming your beard is necessary.


"Not trimming the ends of your beard can lead to split ends and unmanageable facial hair," says Hall. "Trimming allows your beard to maintain a chosen shape and an overall clean and healthy look."


If you're strapped for cash and can't afford weekly trips to the barbershop, Hall suggests investing in a beard trimmer and a pair of stainless steel beard trimming scissors to keep the ends of your beard well-groomed and its desired shape intact. We've heard nothing but great reviews about the Bevel Trimmer


Picking at ingrown hairs is the worst thing you can do. 


Black men often have coarse or curly hair, which may lead to razor bumps and ingrown hairs. "People with dark skin tend to react to inflammation, such as that caused by razor bumps, with hyperpigmentation," says Dr. Dina D. Strachan, the director of Aglow Dermatology in New York. 


While the derm claims growing a beard is generally protective, waiting too long to address razor bumps is a big mistake: "Damage to hair follicles that occur as a result of untreated razor bumps can make it more challenging to prevent flare-ups," she says.


Clarisonic president and co-founder Robb Akridge, who has a doctorate in microbiology, echoes this advice. He says, "The sad thing is if you're too aggressive trying to take [ingrown hairs] out, you end up with scarring. You're basically trading one problem for another. My advice to those guys is don't pick at it. Go to your dermatologist or aesthetician and figure out how to tackle."


In treating razor bumps, a physician may employ chemical peels or topical retinoids. "A good side effect is that they have anti-aging effects and also help with hyperpigmentation," says Strachan. 


Don't neglect the skin underneath your beard.


The old adage "Black don't crack" may be true, but that doesn't mean you get a pass on sticking to a skincare regimen. "Cleaning and exfoliating help treat the hard-to-reach skin under your beard, especially if it's full and lengthy," says Hall.


As a general rule, black men should avoid using products that contain dyes, artificial fragrances and lanolin, as these can cause irritation, dryness and clogged pores. Harsh soaps are also moisture- and oil-stripping culprits. Akridge believes exfoliating cleansers with salicylic acid or fruit acids will help to prevent pores from getting clogged or causing ingrown hairs. A mechanical cleansing brush like the Clarisonic Alpha Fit can be used in conjunction with face wash to lift whiskers up and get rid of dead skin cells, making for a clean and even shave around your beard. 


And, of course, don't forget to apply a moisturizer with sunscreen. This is key, no matter your ethnicity!


Build a beard grooming kit with products and tools made specifically for facial hair.


Hall points out another common mistake among bearded men: using the same products they apply to their hair and scalp on their beards. "Most hair products that cater to black men are thick, waxy and often contain chemicals, which can clog pores, cause acne breakouts, and dull complexions," he explains. 


Instead, Hall suggests using a gentle cleansing conditioner about one to two times a week in conjunction with regular face washing. Pair it with a beard balm that contains organic ingredients such as shea butter, like the Pomono Beard Balm, to help with manageability of coarse hair. Pro tip: Apply beard oil post-shower when your facial hair is still wet for increase softness and shine.


Once you've gone through your skincare routine, you'll want to give your beard a good comb-through.


"The best choice is to go with more handmade combs that are carefully sawed, polished and move through your beard smoothly," says Hall. Depending on the length of your facial hair, a brush may work best. 

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This One Photo Proves No One Should Have To Work In Heels

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Joey is under fire for allegedly forcing one of its employees to wear high heels all day and discouraging her to change into flats despite experiencing pain and bleeding. 


The restaurant chain, which has locations in the U.S. and Canada, was named in a photo of a woman's bloody feet, shoes, and socks uploaded to Facebook on May 3 by Edmonton resident Nicola Gavins. Gavins said the feet belong to an unnamed friend who works at Joey, adding that the restaurant requires women to wear heels unless they are medically restricted. She said her friend was "berated by the shift manager for changing into flats," then told heels would be required of her again the next day.  





"My friend's feet were bleeding to the point she lost a toenail," Gavins wrote, alleging that female staffers are required to purchase a $30 uniform, while men can dress in clothing from their own wardrobes. "Sexist, archaic requirements," she added. 


The health risks of wearing high heels are no secret -- they can cause bunions, knee joint pressure and hammertoes, to name just a few issues. Gavins' post has been shared over 11,000 times, and is flooded with comments in support of the unnamed server (Gavis has not yet responded to a request for more information) as well as examples from Facebook users of other restaurants they say enforce similar practices.


Britt Innes, vice president of marketing for Joey Restaurant Group, told The Huffington Post that in March the restaurant changed its shoe guidelines after a dialogue with employees, and heels are now required to be no higher than two and a half inches. A handout uniform guide shows a pair of dress flats included among acceptable shoe choices for work. 


"We made these changes and rolled this out in late March," Innes said. "However, it is clear that it did not reach every [employee] and I take ownership for that. In retrospect, we should have ensured all outdated training materials were destroyed." 



Innes says she reached out to the employee in Gavins' photo "the moment we saw this post." 


"Our [employee's] feedback is extremely important to us, so I wanted to hear directly from her about her experience. After speaking with her, we followed up with our management team at this location and also sent out company-wide communication to ensure everyone has the correct information and training materials around our policies and guidelines," she said. 


Innes also denied the company charges only female staffers for uniforms: "We do require a refundable deposit for serving-related equipment from both male and female [employees]. This deposit is not a fee and is repaid upon return of these items," she said. 


The Huffington Post called three Joey restaurant locations around Canada Wednesday to inquire about the shoe policy for servers and hostesses. One said they have no requirements for heels; another said that while there used to be a heels requirement, it no longer exists; and the Joey's on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton -- where the unnamed employee in the bloody photo works -- refused comment. 


Perhaps all the attention will prompt other businesses to re-evaluate any unhealthy shoe policies. Gavins later wrote on Facebook that she hopes "we see some positive changes and fair labour practices for people in the service industry."




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Kristen Stewart Just Won Cannes In A Chanel T-Shirt And Vans Sneakers

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Blonde international hero Kristen Stewart just owned the Cannes Film Festival -- and it has nothing to do with "Cafe Society," the Woody Allen film in which she stars alongside Blake Lively. 


Sure, glamorous gowns and elegant outfits are fine. But when you show up to the opening gala dinner at what is arguably the fanciest film festival in the world (let's just say high heels are expected) in a T-shirt, knit skirt and sneakers, you just win.



But lest you think this is any humdrum, ordinary white tee, think again. Stewart's pocketed crop top, which she paired with classic $47 Vans sneakers and a Barrie skirt currently on sale for $171, is made by Chanel.


Just for comparison's sake, here's the Ferragamo wrap coat Lively wore to the very same event:



Lively, of course, looks just as stunning. But the lesson here is that when it comes to rules and style, to thine own self be true. Oh, and that Stewart DGAF.


In other words: You rule, K-Stew.


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7 Powerful Photos Of Military Moms Breastfeeding In Uniform

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As the founder of the "Normalize Breastfeeding" project, photographer Vanessa Simmons has captured and shared countless images of mothers nursing their babies around the world. 


Her new series depicting military moms breastfeeding in uniform is particularly stunning.



While photographing mothers in the Washington, D.C. area as part of her Normalize Breastfeeding Tour, Simmons documented a group of breastfeeding women in their Army, Navy and Air Force uniforms.


Some of the moms in this series found Simmons through friends on social media, and others joined through her partnership with Breastfeeding in Combat Boots -- a nonprofit that advocates for military mothers working to nurse while serving their country.


"I have learned that many active duty moms are struggling to find support to continue nursing and pumping once they return to work full-time," Simmons told The Huffington Post.  



The photographer first took pictures of an active duty mom breastfeeding in uniform in March 2015, but when she shared an image from the session on Facebook, she was disappointed to see the comments section flooded with hateful, misogynistic responses. 


With this series, Simmons wants viewers to see the beauty and power in military moms breastfeeding. 


"I hope that others recognize the difficulty at hand for every mother to breastfeed their baby, yet I also hope that they see the strength of the women who serve our country while serving their families simultaneously," she said.


"I am inspired by their stories, I am impressed by their bravery in the midst of mothering, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to share the images that I have captured," she added.


To learn more about the #NormalizeBfing project and tour, visit Simmons' website, NormalizeBreastfeeding.org. And keep scrolling for more photos of military moms nursing in uniform, along with snippets from the photographer's interviews with them.


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How Close Are You And Your Best Friend, Really?

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Ever wonder how close you and your best friend actually are? Well, this nifty little quiz will give you an idea. And remember, all best friendships are great no matter how you score.




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Here's The Story Behind #BigGuyTwitter

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Chances are, #BigGuyTwitter has lit up your newsfeeds the past few days.


Large men are posting selfies with their height and weight, and ladies are posting gifs of appreciation -- and that's exactly how Mike Byrd wanted it.


Byrd, who's 6 feet 5 inches tall and 275 pounds, started the hashtag when he posted a photo of himself May 9 after seeing a news story about a teenager whose prom photo went viral because of negative comments people made about her appearance


"That really set on my spirit, the culture of social media body shaming breaking a person’s spirits to a point where they can’t love themselves," Byrd told HuffPost.


He decided to repost a photo taken on Mother's Day, tagging it #BigGuyTwitter "as my way of saying embrace who you are and love who you are. Big guy twitter is pretty much about self love, self acceptance," he said.






Byrd, who works in administration at public schools in Greensboro, North Carolina (he had short run on the Oakland Raiders in 2012), said he didn't expect anything to come of it. But the picture went viral, with other guys joining in and women posting their appreciation.






"On the surface, it's providing some eye candy for the timeline, you know, but it really just stems from me being big on self-confidence, self-love and self-acceptance. I know there’s a population of women out there who look at big guys favorably, so I was like, why not? We can be masculine -- we don't have abs, we’re not the most ripped guys, so just enjoy it and love who we are," he said.


If you're a big guy who wants to get a little appreciation yourself, "You gotta be over 6 feet and be at least 200 pounds. That’s the criteria," Byrd said, but he didn't make the rules: "That’s just the thing that’s on Twitter. Twitter’s coming up with its own rules."


Women started a hashtag, too -- #TallGirlTwitter and #BigGirlTwitter have people celebrating even more shapes and sizes. 


Check out the Twitter moment below:



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How one company is redefining the future of an ancient Indian craft

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In the villages outside of Jaipur, India, the centuries old craft of hand block printing is making a comeback

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Ghanshyam Ji block printing in Sanganer, a village near Jaipur, India.



Shari Keller has a calming presence. When I meet her in the company workshop after coming off the noisy, chaotic, smoke filled street of busy Jaipur, India, I am more than a bit frazzled. Not only is the heat stifling but as people scramble to get errands done before the real heat of midday, the bustle of the city is overwhelming with its sounds and vibrant colors, constantly catching the eye. Shari, in contrast, wearing a beautiful kaftan, warmly welcomes us into the quiet hum of their production facility, offering chai tea. Over the course of the next ten days, as we visit and document her work at Mehera Shaw, an artisinal textile and fair trade manufacturing company in Jaipur, and at Sanganer, a village outside the city with the block printers of the region, I realize that her natural calm matches the beauty of the work they all do: measured, precise, intricate and thoughtful.

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Shari Keller and Nandalal Ji testing new block prints


Block printing is an ancient Indian heritage craft practiced by highly skilled artisans in mainly the Jaipur region. Unfortunately, as is the case with many other artisanal crafts in India, block printing is being replaced by screen and digital printing -- faster, mechanized forms of garment production -- and the influx of low cost textiles from China. Companies like Anokhi and Shari's company, Mehera Shaw, are preserving the technique and employing some of the last artisans who know the work. They are striving to ensure its future by developing block printed modern style products and with the promise of employment, generating interest among younger populations to learn the technique. Now, with its integration into the home goods and clothing market in India and abroad, block printing is seeing a new life.

Shari recently took time out of the company's busy production schedule to answer a few questions about her work, the craft, their hopes and challenges, and her take on being a female entrepreneur.


I have a long family connection to India dating back to my grandparents and have been visiting India since I was a child.


I had previously worked and lived in India as a young adult. My husband Mark owned a jewelry business and manufactured in Jaipur so he knew Jaipur well and I had a background in Indian textiles. India is my other home so it made sense to us to keep the business in India.

We had started our Mehera Shaw brand working with another manufacturer in Jaipur in 1999 and worked specifically with block prints which are a speciality of the Jaipur region. We had set up our clothing label initially because we each had a love of Indian textiles, pattern making and working with artisans in India through research I did as graduate student and wanted to continue working with artisans in India. I also had a love for the block prints native to Jaipur.

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Carver Mohammed Aamid tracing a pattern to be carved into a wood block




Our purpose behind manufacturing in India was never about outsourcing, but rather working with the people we know and supporting a craft we love.


We first developed a women's clothing brand and as we went along, we felt the overwhelming need to be our own manufacturers so that we would know first hand how everyone was being treated, who was working for us, understand the conditions and so we could say with full transparency that we are fair trade and know every step of the process.

We are a fair trade, full service garment manufacturer in Jaipur which means we source fabric (typically certified organic cottons), dye and block print, do pattern making, grading, fit samples, production samples and small to medium-scale garment/homewares manufacturing and finally exporting of the same. We have two facilities, one is our dyeing and block printing unit in Sanganer and the other is our garment manufacturing unit in Jaipur. We employ 35 people in total currently. We partner with like-minded suppliers who work specifically with GOTS certified organic cotton, handloom cotton or silk. We also work with customers who share our philosophy about sustainability, fair trade and slow fashion.

We've been in business as fair trade manufacturers since 2007. Some of the highlights have been the positive market reception to our block printed fabrics and to our East/West style.

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The Mehera Shaw Team



Other highlights have been the amazing team of people we work with in India -- they are the ones who make Mehera Shaw and work together every day for this shared dream.


I am currently living in Jaipur with my family so I work at our garment production studio every day and make frequent trips out to our dyeing and printing unit. A typical day includes customer service emails involving pricing, fabric choice, pattern grading, color matching, labels etc., checking on how our current manufacturing and sampling orders are going, on dye and print orders, discussing next collections with our pattern master, working on moodboards and textile print design with interns and customers, overseeing our up cycling project, and checking on our accounts and logistical matters.

In the next year we will be developing our women's brand in the Indian market and launching our wholesale line of upcycled products, homewares, sarees and block printed fabrics. In the next five years we intend to establish ourselves solidly within the Indian market as a retail brand with a positive humanitarian vision for a more sustainable future. We also look to establish ourselves as leaders in the hand printed organic cotton market internationally.

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The new upcycling program recently launched at Mehera Shaw working with women from a nearby village



What do you think is the biggest issue for female entrepreneurs?


My situation is perhaps different from other female entrepreneurs working in the developed world. I work in Rajasthan which is a male dominated society. I work in Hindi which is not my native language and I work almost entirely with men. In these circumstances, I find my biggest challenge is to gain the respect of those I work with and find the right balance between being 'the boss', i.e., upholding company policy and making those tough choices, and being generous, understanding, patient, accepting.

It is a balance between being heard and listening.


I find one of my own personal challenges is to set aside what others may think of me and worries that they might not believe or listen to me and focus instead on being the most fair-minded, respectful person I'm able to be under all circumstances.


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Members of the women's group in the upcycling program



Which other female leaders do you admire and why?

I admire every mom and school teacher out there who is taking care of their kids, taking the extra minute to smile and encourage someone, to give them a hug and make them feel loved. For every child that feels loved and feels happy the world is a better place. For me, it is that 'behind the scenes' leadership that counts the most.


What brands do you admire and suggest others check out?


I admire the Swedish brand Gudrun Sjoden because I love the artistry and color in her brand, the fact that she is personally involved in every step of the process, forms long-term relationships with her suppliers and has stayed true to her artistic and philosophical vision throughout her rise to success. I also appreciate Eileen Fisher as another women entrepreneur who has upheld her vision and has sought to 'do good' and form long-term relationships with suppliers, provide a high quality, highly wearability product and whose brand ethos sends a positive message about women.

What is the most important lesson you've learned in your career to date?

To withhold judgement and try to understand the full picture first in every situation. We work with artisans and face many issues outside our control on a daily basis so it is vital to understand what is happening before making decisions or coming to conclusions.


You can visit the Mehera Shaw Website at www.meherashaw.com

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We Have A Lot Of Questions About Kim Kardashian's Latest Outfit

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Oh, look! It's one of the Kardashians in a hard-to-pull-off (and seemingly hard to get on) outfit. Shocker!


The self-proklaimed Kween Kim was spotted in Los Angeles Wednesday wearing mostly strings paired with a black jacket, some type of bottom and a plunging, sheer top. 



We're not surprised by the look, per se, as Kim has worn plenty of wilder outfits over the years. But we do have some questions:


How does she keep her jacket up like that?


Is there any way those boots are comfortable?


Did she borrow them from fellow lace-up lover Kendall?


Is she trying to be '90s choker queen Taylor Swift?


Who *isn't* trying to be '90s choker queen Taylor Swift?


We'll be ready if and when you choose to enlighten us with your sartorial wisdom, Kim. 

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20 Times We Fell In Love With Prince Harry During The Invictus Games

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After a year of planning and what can only be described as the world's most epic Twitter battle, Prince Harry and the Invictus Games took Orlando by storm this past week. 


The epic sporting event, which Harry created in 2014 for wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women, included 500 competitors from 15 different countries. Harry's previous military service inspired his mission to help physically and mentally injured military members and veterans. As he previously told Today, the participants simply want to continue representing their countries and showcasing their strengths



"These guys don't want sympathy. All they want is an opportunity to prove to themselves that 'Despite my injuries, whether they be physical or mental, I'm still the same person,'" he said.


Harry was on hand in Florida for the length of the inspiring event. And thus, many opportunities arose to fall in love with the man who helped bring awareness, excitement and a strong sense of community to servicemen and women from around the world. 


Take a look at some of Harry's best moments below. 


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How One Hair Move Can Change Up Your Entire Look

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Hugh Dancy has stayed in his own suited-man style lane for as long as we can remember--and we're glad he has. The Brit actor favors serious suits, impressive neckwear, and for a good chunk of the last few years he's rocked a Caesar haircut. That's the one where your hair is clipped short all over and the front is brushed forward. On Dancy, it looks distinguished, and maybe a little bit mod (that is, British in all the best ways).

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While making the rounds promoting his new Hulu show, The Path, over the last few weeks, however, Dancy has been trying out a different look. His outfits are still on point, but the hair situation is suddenly...different. By our estimation, he's grown out his bangs and started brushing them back and up instead of forward and down. It's giving off younger, more rebellious vibes--like a guy who rides a motorcycle instead of a fancy scooter.

If you've resigned yourself to thinking that the way you look is a permanent, set-in-stone thing, try futzing with your bangs--you just might find there's a whole other person's style in there waiting to be discovered.

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